Synopsis: According to the Executive Director IMF, Surjit S Bhalla, Inflation targeting has been ineffective in controlling inflation. Moreover, it has also contributed to a decline in GDP growth because of high repo rates. About inflation targeting The concept of ‘Inflation targeting’ was got acceptance in New Zealand first. Later, 33 countries adopted it as… Continue reading Impact of inflation targeting in India
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Public trust is key to successful vaccination programmes
Synopsis- Need transparency and timely data sharing to build public trust in the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Introduction- Major European countries, including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain have halted the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. This is followed by the warnings of harmful blood clots in some recipients. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the… Continue reading Public trust is key to successful vaccination programmes
Flaws in New AICTE rules
Synopsis: The new AICTE rules allow non-Physics and Non-Maths students to pursue engineering. It will impact students’ prospects in education. Background Recently, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) brought changes to the entry-level qualification for undergraduate engineering programmes. According to the new changes, students who haven’t studied either physics or mathematics (or both)… Continue reading Flaws in New AICTE rules
Why Nationalisation of Banks was a Right Step?
Synopsis: Privatisation of PSBs will not be a solution for India’s banking sector distresses. The Nationalisation of Banks proved to be fruitful at the time of need. But now, it requires reforms and not privatization. Introduction The Union government announced that they want to privatize the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in the recent budget. The… Continue reading Why Nationalisation of Banks was a Right Step?
Flaws in design of lateral entry policy
Synopsis: The government has approved the policy of lateral entry in civil services. However, it has some flaws over entry requirements, job assignments, number of personnel, and training. This calls for reforming the policy for lateral entrants. Background: The government has often complained about the problems associated with the permanent structure of bureaucracy. Recently, the… Continue reading Flaws in design of lateral entry policy
Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet
Synopsis: The world leaders are looking at the U.S-China Alaska meet as a starting point to restore normalcy between the two countries. Moreover, their relationship reached has its lowest level since the Nixon era. It is primarily due to rising assertiveness and mistrust between the countries. Background: Recently, the US held meetings with South Korea… Continue reading Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet
[Download] 9PM Compilation – March, 2021 – 2nd week
Hello every one, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of March– Second week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of march, 2021 – second Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – March, 2021 – 2nd week
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – March, 2021 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of March 2021 – 2nd week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of March 2021 –2nd week About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – March, 2021 – 2nd week
Single Use Plastic Pollution in India – A hidden pandemic
Synopsis: COVID-19 pandemic paused and reversed India’s progress against single-use plastic pollution. Few necessary steps are essential to continue the progress. Contents1 Background 2 Growth of Plastic pollution in pandemic times:3 Suggestions to reduce Plastic Pollution4 Way forward Background Single-use plastics were in use in great quantities during the COVID-19 pandemic to produce gloves,… Continue reading Single Use Plastic Pollution in India – A hidden pandemic
Issue of High Vacancies in Higher Educational Institutions
Synopsis – According to the Education Ministry’s committee, there is a high rate of Vacancies for faculty positions in Central institutions for higher education. State-sponsored preparatory programmes are essential to fill vacancies. Contents1 Introduction-2 What are the recommendations made by an official committee?3 State-sponsored Preparatory programmes to fulfil various issues:4 Way forward Introduction- The government… Continue reading Issue of High Vacancies in Higher Educational Institutions
